Panasonic

Lumix G97

Name: Panasonic Lumix G97
Brand: Panasonic
Price: 849 USD
Availability: InStock

Updated Micro Four Thirds hybrid with 20.3MP sensor, V-Log L, 5-axis Dual I.S. 2, and 4K video.

$849

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Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.3 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

9 fps

30 fps

IBIS

5-stop

Weight

530 g

Battery

300 shots

Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix G97

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

First-party

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size

Panasonic Lumix G97

130 × 94 × 77 mm

530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)

130 × 94 × 77 mm · 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair

5.0/ 10

· Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
· In-body stabilization for handheld shooting

Sports & Action

Limited

2.5/ 10

· Weather sealed for outdoor sports
· Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal

Video & Hybrid

Fair

5.0/ 10

· 4K recording
· Log profile (V-Log L) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited

2.5/ 10

· Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
· IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Good

6.5/ 10

· 530g — compact and travel-friendly
· Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Limited

3.0/ 10

· Animal subject recognition
· Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Excellent

8.5/ 10

· Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming
· IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

✓ 20.3MP MFT sensor
✓ V-Log L
✓ 5-axis Dual I.S. 2
✓ Weather resistant

Cons

– Contrast AF
– Single card slot
– MFT sensor

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix G97

Sensor

Resolution20.3 MP

Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS

Sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm

AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)200

ISO max (native)25,600

ISO max (expanded)25,600

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter

Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec

Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology

AF points / zones49

AF frame coverage100 %

AF low-light limit-4 EV

Eye AFYes

Animal / bird AFYes

Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)9 fps

Burst (electronic)9 fps

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

RAW buffer depth27 frames

Video

Max resolution4K

4K max frame rate30 fps

Max video bit rate100 Mbps

Internal RAW videoNo

Log profileV-Log L

CodecsH.264, MP4

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes

IBIS effectiveness5 stops

Body

Weight530 g

Dimensions (W×H×D mm)130.4 × 93.5 × 77.4 mm

Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLC12

Battery life (CIPA)300 shots

Storage

Card slots1

Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder

EVF resolution2,360,000 dots

EVF magnification0.74 ×

EVF refresh rate60 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in

LCD typeFully articulating

TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 2.0

HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)

Wi-FiYes

Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n

BluetoothYes

Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds